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BS58 RAD

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,119 mi
Last recorded127,119 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS58 RAD
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 127,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 121,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop to diff donut split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off temporary plates fitted (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 108,940 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 108,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 102,405 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 102,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between 2 rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 94,558 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 87,757 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 78,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 78,079 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear hanger (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 67,599 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 55,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 41,789 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,047 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 34,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,062 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,194 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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BS58 RAD is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 86,089 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BS58 RAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 123 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BS58 RAD registered?

BS58 RAD is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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